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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.63, 252.80 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.63, 252.80 and 65.84 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.63 : 252.80 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.63/252.80 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.63x = 252.80 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.63x = 16,644.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,644.35/168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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